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Ipe Decking and Decks

ABSWood carries decking, dimensional lumber and handrails in Ipe.

Ipe Decking Specifications

Ipe Decking (Brazilian Walnut) is olive brown to black often with variegated striping. Ipe Texture is fine to medium, grain straight to irregular. Ipe is one of the hardest woods on the planet and an extremely popular choice for decking in Europe, Asia, and the United States. Ipe Decking is perfect for exterior residential and commercial applications such as boatdocks, decking, boardwalks, pool decking, foot bridges, and so forth. Ipe can be sealed to maintain its natural color and beauty, or allowed to weather to a beautiful silver gray color. Ipe is an exotic hardwood that is naturally resistant to rot, decay and insect attack. Ipe Decking offers a 100+ year lifespan without preservatives! Our Ipe decking is responsibly harvested from managed forest to provide a renewable resource. Unlike Composites, Ipe is a natural resource that will bio-degrade vs clog landfills. We ship our Ipe decking products direct to your home or job site.

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Ipe Decking Characteristics

Ipe Decking (Brazilian Walnut) is extremely hard almost 3x harder than Oak. It has a fire rating of A1 (the highest possible, the same as concrete), and is denser than water (it sinks). It is increasingly popular as a decking material due to its insect resistance and durability. Ipe wood products contains no added harmful chemicals so it can be used near water without potential contamination. Recommended that you always pre-drill before installing screws.

Ipe Decking Color

Ipe Decking (Brazilian Walnut) is olive brown to black often with variegated striping. Texture is fine to medium, grain straight to irregular. As with all hardwood, there will be variations in color and grain which add to the individual character

Ipe Decking Hardness

Janka hardness: 3680 lb – Ipe harder than Hard Maple (Janka 1450) and Oak (Janka 1360) Recommended that you use name brand carbide tipped tools, keep edges sharp, and always pre-drill for screws. Have numerous extra drill bits handy.

Ipe Decking Durability

Ipe is extremely durable to termites and fungus. Ipe hardness provides natural scratch resistance making Ipe an perfect wood for exterior decking.

Ipe Decking Preservation

None Necessary! Will turn to a silver gray with age. A finisher with UV blocking will retain the beautiful brown color. Flood® CWF® Hardwoods (a water based product) formulated especially for Ipe and Brazilian hardwoods is one of the best UV blockers for Ipe. Flood Comparison information.

Ipe Deck